Benjamin "Paul" Hager
Jul 21, 2015
Benjamin "Paul' Hager, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 21, 2015, at his home. He was born December 1, 1926, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Lee Hager and Ferrie Leona Froneberger Hager. Mr. Hager was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Bessemer City. He was a US Navy veteran who served in World War...
Jimmy "Big G" Chandler Sr.
Jul 20, 2015
Jimmy "Big G" Chandler, Sr., 61, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully July 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1953, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Jones Harvey Chandler and Vernette Davis Chandler. Jimmy attended Gospel Light Holiness Church in Gastonia and retired from the City of Gastonia after 25 years of service....
Vada Flora Christly Howell
Jul 19, 2015
Vada Flora Christly Howell, 55, of Gastonia, passed away July 19, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born August 8, 1959 in Draper, Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Christly and Violet Fern Gravely. A celebration of Vada's Life will be held 11 am Saturday at Brush Arbor Worship Center, 410 Newbern Road, Pulaski,...
Ronnie Allen Goble
Jul 19, 2015
Ronnie Allen Goble, 73, of Vale, passed away July 19, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1942 in Gaston County, son of the late Shuford and Dessie Goble. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Freida Goble; sons, Terry Goble and Ken Fuquay; daughters, Stacy Killette and husband Andrew and Angela Picklesimer; brother...
Lelia Seagle Houser
Jul 19, 2015
Lelia Seagle Houser, age 88, of Gastonia passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born October 22, 1926 in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Lois Reeves Seagle and Oney Caldwell Seagle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edison Lee Houser Sr.; brother, Arnold Seagle,...
Linda Beck
Jul 17, 2015
Linda Beck, age 64, of Gastonia passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at her residence. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord. A Gaston County native, she was born August 13, 1950, daughter of the late Albert James Walker and Annie Mae Horton Walker. Linda was a devoted wife, the greatest mother,...
Deborah Renee Maier
Jul 16, 2015
Deborah Renee Maier, 52, of Clover, SC, passed away July 16, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1962, a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late, Brenda Branch and Donald Eugene Hawkins, Sr. Deborah loved her family, friends and fur babies. She lived life to its fullest. She is survived by her husband Stace Maier of...
Lisa Anne Jowers
Jul 16, 2015
Lisa Anne Jowers, 34, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 16, 2015. She was born October 26, 1980 in York County, SC, daughter of Dennis Eugene Jowers and Kathryn Floyd. A celebration of life service will be held noon Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 357 Country Club Rd., Shelby. The family will receive friends...
David Payne
Jul 14, 2015
David Payne, 61, of Bessemer City, passed away July 14, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born June 11, 1954, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Frank and Alice Payne. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Vanessa Payne of the home; daughter, Jennifer Patrick and husband Don; son, David...
"Dot" Mciver Hardy
Jul 14, 2015
"Dot" McIver Hardy, 94, of Gastonia, passed away on July 14, 2015, at her home. She was born November 1, 1920, in Miami, Florida daughter of the late Weldon Sterling McIver and Alice Albury McIver. "Dot" loved her family deeply and was devoted to all of them. She was a waitress in Miami until her retirement. She was an active...
Wanda Howard Bolding
Jul 13, 2015
Wanda Howard Bolding, 73, of Gastonia, passed away July 13, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1942 in Swain County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Oma Howard. Wanda was a member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved her family and working crossword puzzles and enjoyed giving out candy to all...
Iola Gibson Lewis
Jul 13, 2015
Iola Gibson Lewis, 94, of Gastonia passed away on July 13, 2015 at Brookdale New Hope Assisted Living, Gastonia. She was born December 30, 1920 in Dillsboro, NC, to the late Frank Gibson and Pearlie Elders Gibson. She worked for many years in textiles and retired from Pledges. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses since 1960. The family...
Margaret Rose Thompson
Jul 12, 2015
Margaret Rose McGirt Thompson, 75, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 12, 2015, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born June 26, 1940, in Robeson County, daughter of the late Marvin McGirt and SuFronia Chavis McGirt. Margaret was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother and was loved by all. Along with...
Donald "Donnie" Reece Lovin
Jul 12, 2015
Donald "Donnie" Reece Lovin, 61, of Gastonia, passed away July 12, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1953 in Robbinsville, son of the late Christine Lawhorn and Clyde Lovin, Jr. Donnie was an avid sports fan and loved spending time with his family. He attended Victory and Hunter Huss Schools. He was employed by Cinderella Knits for...
Marsha Hendrix Rush
Jul 11, 2015
Marsha Hendrix Rush, 68, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born December 17, 1946 in York County, daughter of the late Marvin Hendrix and Mildred Norris Hendrix. Marsha had an amazing zest for life and lived her life to the fullest. She had a big...
Anne Petrie Walker
Jul 10, 2015
Anne Petrie Walker, 46, of Lowell, passed away July 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1969 in Oswego, NY, daughter of the late Martin and Karen Petrie. A memorial service will be held 5 pm Thursday at Chapel Grove Baptist Church - 716 Camp Rotary Road, Gastonia. The family will receive friends following the service at...
Gary "Mouse" Jones
Jul 10, 2015
Gary "Mouse" Jones, 64, of Blacksburg, passed away July 10, 2015, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1950, in Gaston County, son of the late James Robert Jones, Jr. and Jean Setzer Jones. A celebration of life Service will be held 5pm on Friday, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South York Rd.,...
Bertha Baldwin Brafford
Jul 10, 2015
Bertha Baldwin Brafford, 91, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 10, 2015 at her home. She was born February 28, 1924 in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Baldwin and Chloe Stroupe Baldwin. A celebration of Mrs. Brafford's life will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated...
Bessie Kephart
Jul 9, 2015
Bessie Grooms Kephart, 94, of Gastonia and formerly of Lowell, where she had resided with her husband, passed away July 9, 2015 at Brookdale Union. She was born January 15, 1921 in Swain County, daughter of the late Arthur Chester and Cora Mae Grooms. Bessie was a lifetime church member of W. Cramerton Baptist Church and was formerly employed with...
Dwight Buddy Sellers, Sr.
Jul 9, 2015
Dwight Buddy Sellers, Sr., 83, of Gastonia, passed away July 9, 2015 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation. He was born February 8, 1932, native of Gaston County, son of the late, Alton George and Lula Mae Sellers. Dwight was a US Army Veteran. He retired from Duke Energy. He was a former member of Love Memorial Baptist Church and is...
